[Harp-L] Stevie Wonder's sound

[David McCurry]

I especially agree that his use of the tongue to articulate and attack
notes, and the influence of classic soul, gospel, and R&B phrasing -
especially in the upper end of the chrom range - really give him that
unique quality and sound. Richard Hunter's intro writing to the Stevie
Wonder section in Jazz Harmonica gives some good insight also.

Dave
http://www.garrett-mccurry.com

On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 9:35 AM, Michael Rubin <
michaelrubinharmonica at gmail.com> wrote:

> Learn as many Stevie solos note for note.
>
> One thing I feel Stevie makes a lot of use of is bends, but generally quick
> ones to either begin a sound and then release the bend or punctuate a non
> bent note, then a quick bend and stop the sound.
>
> Also his use of tongue articulation to create pizzicatto sounds is amazing
> and as far as I am concerned never duplicated.
> Michael Rubin
> michaelrubinharmonica.com
>
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> On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 10:29 PM, Bob Cohen <bob at bobjcohen.com> wrote:
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> >
> > > On May 22, 2016, at 11:12 PM, Sheltraw <macaroni9999 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ok, so if a student was to ask you how to imitate Stevie's sound what
> > would you advise them to do?
> >
> > Practice for 10,000 hours, which is what it takes to become a master.
> E.g.,
> > http://www.wisdomgroup.com/blog/10000-hours-of-practice/ In all
> > seriousness, there’s no substitute for mindful listening and mindful
> > practice. :-)
> >
> > -Bob
> >
>



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